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Spotters Spotter 60/45

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Hey guys just a sanity check here:
I'm looking for a one time purchase for a spotter. I see that alot of people on this forum love the spotter 60/45. Are they still considered the best overall?
I have no one to go shoot with and want a spotter I can attach to my phone to assist with spotting hits and make corrections. I looked at the Swarovski and don't like thier size for transportation. I did find a company that can import the spotter 60 with the h32 reticle, and believe that to be my best option. I have no interest in night vision usage.
 
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Hey guys just a sanity check here:
I'm looking for a one time purchase for a spotter. I see that alot of people on this forum love the spotter 60/45. Are they still considered the best overall?
I have no one to go shoot with and want a spotter I can attach to my phone to assist with spotting hits and make corrections. I looked at the Swarovski and don't like thier size for transportation. I did find a company that can import the spotter 60 with the h32 reticle, and believe that to be my best option. I have no interest in night vision usage.
I have zero idea what is a “spotter 60/45”

I have a Leupold Mk 4 12-40 x 60 w a mil reticle and like it a lot. Yes, you can get a spotting scope w more magnification but w mirage, I’m not sure how much more they buy you.

Beside the mil reticle, I like my Leupold because it’s compact and reasonably lightweight.

Best of luck.
 
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I have zero idea what is a “spotter 60/45”

I have a Leupold Mk 4 12-40 x 60 w a mil reticle and like it a lot. Yes, you can get a spotting scope w more magnification but w mirage, I’m not sure how much more they buy you.

Beside the mil reticle, I like my Leupold because it’s compact and reasonably lightweight.

Best of luck.
Apologies, I was referring to the Hensodlt spotter series. These have been discontinued in the USA, but can be imported with modern reticles.
 
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If you can get a Hensoldt Spotter 60 or 45 then I doubt you'll regret it, in terms of image quality it crushes a Leupold Mk4. That being said, I'd read the fine print on warranty issues because at first blush it seems like if you're having it imported, any warranty service would be a bear.
 
I understand the unfortunate circumstance of the warranty issue. I just don't want to buy a MK4 when I can get a superior setup for another 500, and from what I've seen issues with the Hensodlt are rare. Thank you for the response, I will take that into consideration with the purchase.
 
I love my 60, the glass is like being teleported to the thing you’re observing. Absolutely zero detectable image defects. I have seen the legs of insects at 200+ yards with it. The only real complaints I have about it are 1) it can be difficult to find a good Arca base for it, 2) the reticle choices are limited, and 3) it’s unclear what kind of service one could expect if it broke, and that’s a bit worrisome on a ~$5,000 item. Luckily they have a reputation of being pretty darn tough.
 
I understand the unfortunate circumstance of the warranty issue. I just don't want to buy a MK4 when I can get a superior setup for another 500, and from what I've seen issues with the Hensodlt are rare. Thank you for the response, I will take that into consideration with the purchase.
I don't own one but have looked through both a Henny 45 & 60 on a few occasions. They are best there is in many respects. The Swaro binocular eyepiece model may have been as good or better from an optical perspective but the Henny couples unrivaled optical performance with a COMPACT and mil hardened housing for consistent performance in all environments.
 
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Many people also like the Swarovski STR with the illuminated reticle, which you also can turn off entirely and have a clear view.
 
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I have a 45, and it's the clearest glass I've ever looked thru.

That's comparing it to Swaro Z6 scopes, NL binos, & STX spotters, TT & ZCO scopes...

It's in rare company.
 
Hey guys just a sanity check here:
I'm looking for a one time purchase for a spotter. I see that alot of people on this forum love the spotter 60/45. Are they still considered the best overall?
I have no one to go shoot with and want a spotter I can attach to my phone to assist with spotting hits and make corrections. I looked at the Swarovski and don't like thier size for transportation. I did find a company that can import the spotter 60 with the h32 reticle, and believe that to be my best option. I have no interest in night vision usage.
Have Henny 60, along with NF 82, Vortex Razor 27-60x85 and Razor 11-33x50. Henny resolution and optics are slightly better than NF/Vortex, but not by much.......really splitting hairs, maybe not by your eyes.....in optics, beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder.......maybe just a "want it to be better cause what it cost" syndrome. If you are going to use the Henny in the real world, consider the lack of warranty from Hensoldt.......German for SHIT. If this is a buy once, cry once, hopefully happy ever after purchase for you, consider the warranty. If you ever break the Henny, you'll cry ever after. (Check another thread on here where a guy broke his Henny.) Basically, you will be out the purchase price. That will make the NF, and especially the No Questions Vortex, warranties make their glass look magnificent. I got the Henny 60 for "free"....proving there are no free lunches.....with my Barrett MRAD MK-22 Deployment Kit, but pricing everything by piece, still paid full $4330 full tilt for the Henny, accessories are expensive too. Had used friends' Hennys several times, and would never have bought the Henny as a standalone purchase due to price/performance/warranty......German arrogance, lack of service.....didn't even come in a retail package with Hensoldt on it.....just the canvas carry pouch. If one buys a Henny, it is probably a status symbol for them. YMMV. Spend time actually looking through all mentioned scopes before plunking your money down. The more the purchase price brings tears to your eyes, the more you should consider the warranty. If buying the Henny doesn't smart your eyes the first purchase, or the second time, go ahead. If you buy the Henny, (or Bushnell Tactical or Leupold MK4/M151/Gold Ring spotters also) be sure to buy the protective case offered by Triad Tactical @ $74-$84.......might avoid that cry forever event.
Triad Tactical Inc
PO Box 217
Linwood, KS 66052
913-669-8553
 
If you do not need a reticle then consider the Zeiss Harpia 85mm or 95mm. The Harpia is a continuation of the Spotter 45/60. The Harpia has better resolution, color and field of view. Retail is $5000. Five year no fault warranty.

EJ
 
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Have Henny 60, along with NF 82, Vortex Razor 27-60x85 and Razor 11-33x50. Henny resolution and optics are slightly better than NF/Vortex, but not by much.......really splitting hairs, maybe not by your eyes.....in optics, beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder.......maybe just a "want it to be better cause what it cost" syndrome. If you are going to use the Henny in the real world, consider the lack of warranty from Hensoldt.......German for SHIT. If this is a buy once, cry once, hopefully happy ever after purchase for you, consider the warranty. If you ever break the Henny, you'll cry ever after. (Check another thread on here where a guy broke his Henny.) Basically, you will be out the purchase price. That will make the NF, and especially the No Questions Vortex, warranties make their glass look magnificent. I got the Henny 60 for "free"....proving there are no free lunches.....with my Barrett MRAD MK-22 Deployment Kit, but pricing everything by piece, still paid full $4330 full tilt for the Henny, accessories are expensive too. Had used friends' Hennys several times, and would never have bought the Henny as a standalone purchase due to price/performance/warranty......German arrogance, lack of service.....didn't even come in a retail package with Hensoldt on it.....just the canvas carry pouch. If one buys a Henny, it is probably a status symbol for them. YMMV. Spend time actually looking through all mentioned scopes before plunking your money down. The more the purchase price brings tears to your eyes, the more you should consider the warranty. If buying the Henny doesn't smart your eyes the first purchase, or the second time, go ahead. If you buy the Henny, (or Bushnell Tactical or Leupold MK4/M151/Gold Ring spotters also) be sure to buy the protective case offered by Triad Tactical @ $74-$84.......might avoid that cry forever event.
Triad Tactical Inc
PO Box 217
Linwood, KS 66052
913-669-8553
Dude did you just finds every Hensodlt thread to talk crap about them and then pimp triad tactical?
Yes I bought a Henny and I'm very happy with it. I'm sorry that you feel so poorly about it. It's a great spotter and I couldn't be happier.
 
I’m not shit posting, but it is a little confusing why Hensoldt even bothers to sell their stuff to the general populace? Is it like, “Crap we have an overrun of those daggum [whatever] let’s call Eurooptic” lol?

Anyway, sorry to interject.
 
If you do not need a reticle then consider the Zeiss Harpia 85mm or 95mm. The Harpia is a continuation of the Spotter 45/60. The Harpia has better resolution, color and field of view. Retail is $5000. Five year no fault warranty.

EJ
The Harpia is nothing like the Hensoldts. It is a completely different design and does not appear to be, nor advertised as, ruggedized for military or other hard use.
 
The Harpia is nothing like the Hensoldts. It is a completely different design and does not appear to be, nor advertised as, ruggedized for military or other hard use.
Yes, the Harpia is a completely different design and is not marketed as a military optic. To clarify my inference is that the Harpia is the next generation in optical design and improvement. The Harpia has better field of view, image quality and color correctness vs. the Spotter 45 or 60.

EJ
 
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I have a Spotter 60 in a SLICK-H. Have a Swaro BTX-95 mm (ATX and 65 mm lens as well). I love Swaro glass. The image on the Spotter 60 is ever bit as good if not better. I’ve spotted Dahl sheep at over 4 miles with it in the Yukon Territory. If you want a one spotter buy, I recommend the Spotter 60.
 
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